Maine DMV Knowledge Practice Test | DMV Permit Car Test 8

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1.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.

Check your blind spot.

Make sure the lane is clear before entering.

All of the above.

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2.This sign indicates:

The distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass.

The maximum legal height of a vehicle allowed in this state.

The maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway.

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3.During school hours, the speed limit is ____ in a school zone.

10 mph

15 mph

25 mph

30 mph

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4.This road sign means:

Hospital.

Upcoming intersection.

Railroad crossing.

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5.The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.

Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.

Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

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6.The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Stop.

Start up.

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7.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.

More quickly.

More slowly.

Through deep water.

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8.If you see this sign, you:

Must not pass another vehicle.

May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.

May pass if you know the road ahead.

May pass, but only at night.

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9.If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.

Move to the left lane.

Yield.

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10.At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

Up the instrumental panel lights.

On your parking lights.

On your headlights.

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11.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights

Four-way flashers.

Low beam headlights.

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12.In inclement weather, you should:

Steer off the road.

Drive in a low gear.

Steer and brake smoothly.

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13.A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

True

False

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14.To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

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15.A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

Is loose.

Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.

Is hidden beneath the seat.

Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.

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16.If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

Release your seat belt.

Brace yourself.

Press your head against the head restraint.

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17.When driving on major highways:

Stay alert.

Keep your eyes moving.

Be ready to react to road hazards.

All of the above.

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18.An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign.

Stop sign.

Hospital sign.

Railroad warning sign.

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19.When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.

Speed up.

Slam on your brakes.

Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

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20.You do not have to follow directions given by a flagger in a construction zone.

True

False

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21.If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should:

Turn left and find another route.

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Follow the other vehicles and enter the intersection.

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22.You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.

Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.

Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.

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23.When is it acceptable to park in an access aisle next to a handicap parking spot?

Never.

When you have a disability plate or parking placard.

When all other parking spaces are full.

When you are only parking for a couple minutes.

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24.A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

Alcohol.

Any medication.

A lack of sleep.

All of the above.

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25.You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.

At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.

Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

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26.A driver should:

Stare directly in front of their car.

Only focus on the middle of the road.

Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.

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27.Failure to report an accident that caused property damage of $1,000 or more is not a criminal offense.

True

False

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28.You may cross solid yellow lines:

To pass traffic moving in the same direction.

During daylight hours only.

At any time.

When making turns.

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29.When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.

Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.

Increase your following distance.

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30.If a tire blows out, you should:

Apply the brake and hold it.

Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.

Pull over quickly.

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31.Blind spots are:

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.

Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.

Traffic control devices.

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32.When driving in a construction zone:

Slightly increase your speed.

Expect the unexpected.

Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.

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33.A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

Rectangle.

Square.

Circle.

Octagon.

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34.As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Wait for a green light before proceeding.

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35.This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.

Intersection.

Lane change.

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36.When driving past a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.

Honk to alert drivers and pedestrians to your presence.

Pass quickly to avoid any pedestrians.

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37.What is the first thing you should try if your headlights fail?

Try the dimmer switch.

Put on your emergency flashers.

Turn the headlight switch on and off.

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38.Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by law enforcement:

Is your right and will have no negative consequences.

Will result in license suspension.

Is recommended.

Will just result in a fine.

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39.Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

A solid red light.

A flashing yellow light.

A solid green light.

A flashing red light.

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40.Roads are dangerous at the start of a light rain when road oil and water mix to form a greasy film on the road.

True

False

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41.You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

About halfway through the deceleration lane.

As you approach the deceleration lane.

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

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42.When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Either one

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle on the right

Neither

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43.If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Pull next to the driver and yell at them.

Let it go.

Flash your high beams at the driver.

Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.

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44.You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

In the right lane of the street.

In the center of the street.

In the left lane of the street.

In the lane with the least traffic.

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45.If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.

Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.

Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.

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2.This sign indicates:

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3.During school hours, the speed limit is ____ in a school zone.

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4.This road sign means:

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5.The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

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6.The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

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7.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

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8.If you see this sign, you:

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9.If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

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10.At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

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11.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

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12.In inclement weather, you should:

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13.A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

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14.To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

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15.A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

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16.If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

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17.When driving on major highways:

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18.An octagonal sign is always a:

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19.When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

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